SHEPSHED have gone seven games unbeaten but couldn’t break down Highgate’s defence as the game ended goalless and Highgate down to nine men at the end of the match.

Shepshed started well with Karl Whymark having two free kicks tipped over by Brendan Catlaw on six minutes.

Shepshed’s next chance came on eighteen minutes Whymark crossing to Liam Read. Four minutes later Read was close again his shot blocked and Theodore Smith’s effort also blocked.

Highgate’s first chance came on 28 minutes but Lei Brown’s shot went wide of Ryan Price’s goal.

In the last 15 minutes of the half Shepshed had further chances. Michael Reeves shot saved by Catlaw on 30 minutes a minute later from Smith’s cross Reeves header was wide.

Captain Lee Miveld’s header from Whymarks cross went over the bar on 34 minutes and two minutes later Smith’s ball into the box was cleared by Trevor Edwards.

Shepshed continued to find chances in the second half Miveld shot straight at Catlaw on 53 minutes.

The game played under tricky conditions turned into more of a battle. The next chance didn’t come until 65 minutes, United’s Brown rounding Price, his effort was cleared off the line and Arron Brown’s effort from the rebound went over the bar.

Highgate were reduced to 10 men with 15 minutes left, Trevor Edwards receiving his second yellow card.

Things could have been worse for United, Liam Read, with only Tom Lacey and Catlaw to beat, was stopped in his tracks by the hand of Lacey who received a caution.

With time running out Arron Brown received his second yellow but there wasn’t enough time for Shepshed to capitalise on their numerical advantage.

A point Shepshed would have taken before the start but may feel disappointed not gaining more against 10 then nine men.

Shepshed go on their travels now first up AFC Wulfrunians tonight (Tuesday evening) and Alvechurch on Saturday.